Dr. Michael Carron is a physician who specializes in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Carron's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars. His clinical interests include eyelid surgery, neck reconstructive surgery, and botox injection. He is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and United Healthcare Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended the University of Michigan Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University for residency. He has received the following distinction: Detroit Super Doctors. Dr. Carron is affiliated with McLaren Health Care, Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG), and Children's Hospital of Michigan.

Dr. Giancarlo Zuliani is a facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist in Dearborn, MI, Detroit, MI, and Rochester, MI. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Zuliani is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, United Healthcare Plans, and more. Before performing his residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Dr. Zuliani attended Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has received the distinction of Detroit Super Doctors. Dr. Zuliani (or staff) speaks French and Italian. Dr. Zuliani is professionally affiliated with McLaren Health Care, Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG), and Harper University Hospital.

Dr. Gamal Mostafa is a specialist in general surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). These areas are among his clinical interests: pancreas problems, liver cancer, and upper endoscopy (EGD). Dr. Mostafa is professionally affiliated with St. John's Hospital, Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG), and Harper University Hospital. He accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, United Healthcare Plans, and more. He graduated from Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Mayo Clinic and Howard University Hospital. He is conversant in Arabic.

Dr. Murali Guthikonda is a specialist in neurosurgery. He works in Detroit, MI, Novi, MI, and Clinton Township, MI. Patient ratings for Dr. Guthikonda average 3.0 stars out of 5. His clinical interests include disc problems, gamma knife radiosurgery, and skull base surgery. Dr. Guthikonda is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and United Healthcare Plans. He graduated from Guntur Medical College and then he performed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown and Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. Dr. Guthikonda has received professional recognition including the following: Detroit Super Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Guthikonda (or staff) speaks Telugu and Hindi. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG), Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, and Children's Hospital of Michigan.

Dr. Adam Folbe's medical specialty is otolaryngic allergy. These areas are among Dr. Folbe's clinical interests: voice disorders, sinus problems, and head and neck cancer. He accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Aetna Elect Choice, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University, Dr. Folbe attended Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has received the following distinction: Detroit Super Doctors. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Folbe's professional affiliations include McLaren Health Care, Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG), and Children's Hospital of Michigan.

Dr. John Jacobs is an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. Dr. Jacobs has a special interest in thyroid surgery, head and neck cancer, and laser treatment. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Hutzel Women's Hospital, Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG), and Harper University Hospital. He attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Jacobs is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, United Healthcare Plans, and more. He has received the following distinction: Detroit Super Doctors.

Dr. Mohammed Jahania's specialties are cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He practices in Detroit, MI, Livonia, MI, and Dearborn, MI. Dr. Jahania's clinical interests include cancer surgery, heart bypass surgery (CABG), and carotid endarterectomy. His professional affiliations include Oakwood Hospital - Southshore, Garden City Hospital, and Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG). He is in-network for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended Sindh Medical College and Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences and then went on to complete his residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky. Dr. Jahania (or staff) is conversant in Urdu, Arabic, and Hindi.

Dr. Alfred Baylor, who practices in Detroit, MI, is a medical specialist in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine). Areas of expertise for Dr. Baylor include intensive care, colon cancer, and graves disease. He is affiliated with Hutzel Women's Hospital, Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG), and Harper University Hospital. He attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He honors several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and United Healthcare Plans.

Dr. Samantha Tarras is a Detroit, MI physician who specializes in trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). Clinical interests for Dr. Tarras include breast surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and injuries. She is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and United Healthcare Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. She attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Tarras's professional affiliations include Hutzel Women's Hospital, Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG), and Harper University Hospital.

Dr. Lawrence Diebel practices trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Diebel include cancer surgery, thyroid problems, and heart problems. Patient reviews placed Dr. Diebel at an average of 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Diebel accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, United Healthcare Plans, and more. He is professionally affiliated with Hutzel Women's Hospital, Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG), and Harper University Hospital.

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What is Endoscopic Surgery?

Endoscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery using a tool called an endoscope, a kind of thin, hollow tube. The endoscope contains optical fibers that transmit light and images, so a doctor can see through it. It can be inserted through a small incision or into an opening in the body (such as the mouth, nose, or anus). The endoscope allows a physician access to see and perform procedures on the inside of the body without needing to make a large incision.

Once the endoscope is moved inside the body, the physician can use it to examine the area. Then very small tools can be moved through the tube of the endoscope and used to perform the surgery. Miniature forceps can take a biopsy or remove a growth, place and take out stitches, or collect cell samples. Endoscopic surgery can be used for many different procedures including sinus surgery, kidney stone removal and certain biopsies. It can even be used for brain surgery.

Because endoscopic surgery requires either a very tiny incision or none at all, there is very little scarring and a much easier recovery than with full open surgery.